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The History of Electric Cars is Littered With Failure and Rebirth
Let's clear something up right away: the electric car isn't some modern invention. The EV's origin story goes back to a time when streets were clogged with horses, not crossovers—in fact, if you zoom out far enough, today's crop of electric…
Iran war drives new surge in UK electric car sales after petrol prices soar
Sales of electric cars surged nearly 60% last month as the Middle East conflict sent petrol prices soaring. Data from industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders showed just under 39,100 of the more than 149,200 new cars that took…
UK electric car sales leap 'could be hit by Iran war inflation and energy price rises'
A recent jump in electric car sales in the UK is likely to be “tempered” by worries over rising inflation and energy prices caused by the Iran war, a leading industry body has warned. New car sales in the UK rose by 24% year on year…
2 million electric cars are now on UK roads - but still missing government EV targets
More than two million electric cars have now been registered in the UK, marking a big moment in the switch away from petrol and diesel – even if the industry is still warning that EV demand is not growing quickly enough to meet government…
'Super Troopers 3' trailer and poster release: Broken Lizard takes on electric cars and Farva's wedding
LOS ANGELES -- Grab the maple syrup and pull over: the highway's most famous pranksters are officially back on patrol! Searchlight Pictures has released the trailer and poster for 'Super Troopers 3,' reuniting with the full Broken Lizard comedy…
Best Electric Vehicle Stocks To Follow Now - May 5th
TSLA: 3 Reasons the Stock Could Hit $400 in May Tesla, Rivian Automotive, and NIO are the three Electric Vehicle stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Electric vehicle stocks are shares of publicly traded companies…
The huge change coming for electric vehicle owners in Australia
Government to wind back tax break for EV in 2027 READ MORE: Australia's public service to shed workers Winding back the fringe benefits tax exemption for electric vehicles will save taxpayers $1.7billion over four years, the treasurer says. A tax…
Opinion | How China-Gulf ties can turn energy vulnerability into sustainability
For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been a narrow passage with a big footprint. Whenever it comes under tension, the world is reminded that energy security is less a policy construct than an everyday reality for Asia's economies, factories and…
Tesla sales rebound in Europe as Iran war drives demand for electric vehicles
Registrations of Tesla cars continued to rebound in France, Denmark and the Netherlands in April, but fast-moving Chinese rivals such as BYD (002594.SZ) kept chipping away at the US electric vehicle maker's market share. Tesla's…
EV tax discount removed two days' worth of carbon emissions
The EV tax discount removed two days' worth of emissions, at a cost of $2 billion. About 64,000 more electric vehicles are on Australia's roads thanks to the scheme, which the government says helped jump-start the industry. Changes to the EV tax…
UK Electric Car Sales Jump, but War and Inflation Could Slow Momentum
A recent boom in electric car sales in the UK may not last long. A leading industry group warns that rising inflation and higher energy bills, caused by the Iran war, could soon cool down buyer enthusiasm. New car sales in the UK rose sharply in…
Automotive industry records 'rebound' from tax rises
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The UK's new car market grew by nearly a quarter last…
Blow to HSBC as banking giant misses first quarter profit forecasts
HSBC has missed first-quarter profit forecasts after bad debt provisions jumped by half. The UK-based banking giant reported pre-tax profits of £6.96billion, down from £7billion a year earlier. Your info will be used in accordance with…
Ford's secret EV unit emerges from shadows, still bullish on new pickup amid market slowdown
Ford's once-secretive electric vehicle unit in Long Beach, California, has built a new platform that the automaker is using for its next generation of EVs. The 'Universal Electric Vehicle,' or UEV, platform is expected to be critical to Ford…
France Unveils Rules to Reduce Reliance on China for Rare Earths
France announced fresh measures to curb reliance on Chinese rare earths in a move to safeguard industries ranging from consumer electronics to electric cars and offshore wind. France's push reflects intensifying global efforts to secure access to…
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